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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator tell the reader in the Introduction that they might not believe the story?
(a) The story is unusual.
(b) The story is not true.
(c) The story revolves around the main characters one day visit with his dead mother.
(d) The narrator does not believe the story.

2. Why does Chick tell Roberta the truth about Santa Claus that first Christmas after Len left the family?
(a) He thinks believing in Santa is childish.
(b) He believes that believing in Santa is hurting Roberta.
(c) He thinks Posey is trying to trick them.
(d) He misses his dad and does not want his mother to try to take her place.

3. What does Chick Benetto blame for the destruction of his marriage?
(a) Money troubles and her excessive drinking.
(b) Infidelity on her part.
(c) Infidelity on his part.
(d) Money troubles and his excessive drinking.

4. How late for work was Chick on the Monday morning after receiving the evidence of the family event he missed?
(a) One hour.
(b) Four hours.
(c) Three hours.
(d) Two hours.

5. In a note written to Chick on his wedding day, what does Posey say she knows Chick thinks of the notes?
(a) That they are well written.
(b) That they are silly.
(c) That they are stupid and a waste of time.
(d) That they are special.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Chick and his sister use to carve their initials into their mother's kitchen table?

2. What happens when Miss Thelma's grandchildren come into her bedroom?

3. How much longer after this injury did Chick continue to play baseball professionally?

4. Why does Chick believe Posey lost all her friends after the divorce?

5. Why does Chick sneak out of work in Section 1?

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